Chelsea could look to break the bank to bring Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi to the club, according to The Mirror.

The 25-year-old has a £100m buy-out clause in his contract, and could be one of three signings for the Blues, with the club reportedly closing in on a £40m deal for Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella, while discussions have also taken place with Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredas, who is rated in the £30m bracket.

Should Icardi arrive at Stamford Bridge, he could be a replacement for Alvaro Morata, who is reported to be a target for Sevilla.

The Spanish club are reportedly offering a loan deal worth £5m until the summer, when they £35m plus add-ons for the out-of-sorts Spain international.